🌊 Meet the 4Nurses | Shore to Shore 2026 👩‍⚕️

Join us for the 4Nurses Afternoon Session on June 19, where four accomplished nurses will share their experiences, insights, and perspectives on leadership, education, innovation, and community-driven healthcare.

Dr. Erica Hurley

A Mi’kmaq scholar and Assistant Professor in Memorial University’s Faculty of Nursing, Dr. Erica Hurley’s work focuses on Indigenous health, culturally safe healthcare practices, and decolonizing research methodologies. Through her teaching and research, she is helping advance health equity and support Indigenous perspectives in healthcare and education.

Kim English

Kim English is a nurse educator, researcher, and doctoral candidate whose work explores the innovation and leadership of rural and remote nurses. With a passion for inclusive, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive approaches to education, she is dedicated to strengthening nursing practice and healthcare delivery in rural communities.

Dr. De-Ann Sheppard

Dr. De-Ann Sheppard is a nurse practitioner, educator, researcher, and healthcare leader with more than 35 years of experience. Her work focuses on Indigenous health, equity-oriented care, and nursing education reform. She currently serves as Senior Strategist, Mi’kmaw and Indigenous Affairs with Nova Scotia’s Department of Health and Wellness.

Gwen Devereaux

Gwen Devereaux is a founding member and President of the Board of Directors of the Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (Gateway CERH). Through research, education, and collaboration, Gateway CERH works to improve health outcomes and quality of life in rural communities.

Hosted by Joanie Cranston, this engaging session will highlight the impact nurses have in shaping healthier, stronger rural communities.

📅 June 19, 2026
📍 Shore to Shore 2026